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    Large cotton "laundry bags" I found on Amazon. They are very similar to the ones HG offers. I get the two pack for $7.50. Perfect.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ThreeTracks View Post
    Is breathability really a concern if the quilt is well aired and dry when the lid goes on? It's hard to imagine why it would be if there is no dampness.
    It's generally recommended to store them in a dry place in a breathable container. If they are properly aired and dried out, then it seems reasonable that an airtight plastic container would be fine. The issue is that it might be difficult to know if they are "properly" dried out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Swishwebb View Post
    It's generally recommended to store them in a dry place in a breathable container. If they are properly aired and dried out, then it seems reasonable that an airtight plastic container would be fine. The issue is that it might be difficult to know if they are "properly" dried out.
    The Cure for the unknown is Desiccate Packets in the container with the quilt. You can get large ones and ones intended to dry small spaces.

    Totes are how we recommend storing any and all lofting gear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pgibson View Post
    The Cure for the unknown is Desiccate Packets in the container with the quilt. You can get large ones and ones intended to dry small spaces.

    Totes are how we recommend storing any and all lofting gear.

    https://www.arrowhead-equipment.com/quiltcare.html
    Sounds like a good solution. Thanks for sharing

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    Stacked plastic bins with unmodified lids. Zero concerns about breathability / dampness because I let them air out for about 3 days before returning them to their bins. Sometimes if they're particularly damp, I'll tumble dry them without heat before letting them continue to air out for 2-3 days.

    I like these 106 qt. Sterilite bins with lid latches, so the cats won't get inside. :3

    quilts.jpg

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    Quote Originally Posted by pgibson View Post
    The Cure for the unknown is Desiccate Packets in the container with the quilt. You can get large ones and ones intended to dry small spaces.

    Totes are how we recommend storing any and all lofting gear.

    https://www.arrowhead-equipment.com/quiltcare.html
    Of course! That's what I'll do. Thank you.

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    +1 for the big Sterilite bins. I dry all gear hanging in the basement with the dehumidifier running before I store it.

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    i schlapped together a huge square sleeping-bag-turned-clewed-UQ that i have been storing in its stuffsack/backpack....guess i'll hafta find a better way /:
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